title: Effectiveness of train-the-trainer HIV education: a model from Vietnam.
abstract: As HIV prevention and treatment efforts expand around the globe, local capacity-building to update and maintain nurses' HIV competence is essential. The purpose of this project was to develop and sustain a national network of nurse-trainers who could provide ongoing HIV continuing education and training experiences to Vietnamese nurses. Over the course of 6 years, 87 nurses received training to become HIV trainers; their HIV knowledge increased significantly (p = .001), as did teaching self-confidence (p = .001 to .007). The 87 nurses subsequently reported training more than 67,000 health care workers. Recipients of train-the-trainer-led workshops demonstrated increased HIV knowledge (p = .001) and increased willingness to provide nursing care for HIV-infected patients (p = .001). The program demonstrated that including a substantial amount of instruction in pedagogical strategies and experiential learning could enhance knowledge transfer, expand education outreach, and contribute to sustainable HIV competence among nurses.
authors.forename: Ann Bartley
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Suu Thi
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Le
authors.forename: Donn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Colby
authors.forename: Trang Thi
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Thu Le
authors.forename: Todd
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pollack
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cosimi
mesh_terms: D057191:Capacity Building; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D015658:HIV Infections; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014744:Vietnam
keywords: HIV; Vietnam; nursing education; train-the-trainer